SMC Networks WUSB-N2 User manual

EZ Connect™ N

Draft 11n Wireless USB2.0 Adapter

SMCWUSB-N2

20 Mason

Irvine, CA 92618

Phone: (949) 679-8000

EZ Connect

N Draft 11n

Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

User Guide

The easy way to make all your network connections

July 2009

Rev: 1.0.0

1910020176

Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable.

However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of

patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by

implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to

change specifications at any time without notice.

SMC Networks, Inc.

20 Mason

Irvine, CA 92618

Trademarks:

SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Connect N and EZ Switch are trademarks of SMC

Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks

of their respective holders.

Warranty and Product Registration

To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement, please refer to

the Support Section of the SMC Website at http://www.smc.com

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

¾Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

¾Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

¾Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

¾Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction

with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this

transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons

and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter”.

This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,

in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

National Restrictions

2400.0-2483.5 MHz

Country Restriction Reason/remark

Bulgaria General authorization required for outdoor use and

public service

France

Outdoor use limited to 10

mW e.i.r.p. within the band

2454-2483.5 MHz

Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz

band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current

relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012

Italy If used outside of own premises, general authorization is

required

Luxembourg None General authorization required for network and service

supply(not for spectrum)

Norway Implemented This subsection does not apply for the geographical area

within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund

Russian Federation Only for indoor applications

Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France.

CONTENTS

Package Contents....................................................................................................1

Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................2

1.1 Product Overview............................................................................................................... 2

1.2 Features............................................................................................................................. 2

1.3 LED Status......................................................................................................................... 3

Chapter 2. Installation Guide ...............................................................................4

2.1 Hardware Installation.......................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Software Installation........................................................................................................... 4

2.2.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................... 4

2.2.2 Software Installation for Windows XP.......................................................................... 4

Chapter 3. Configuration for Windows XP........................................................10

3.1 Current Status .................................................................................................................. 10

3.2 Profile Management ......................................................................................................... 12

3.2.1 Add or Modify a Configuration Profile........................................................................ 12

3.2.2 Remove a profile....................................................................................................... 18

3.2.3 Switch to another Profile ........................................................................................... 18

3.2.4 Export a Profile.......................................................................................................... 18

3.2.5 Import a Profile.......................................................................................................... 18

3.2.6 Scan Available Networks........................................................................................... 19

3.2.7 Auto Profile Selection Management.......................................................................... 20

3.3 Diagnostics....................................................................................................................... 21

3.3.1 Check Driver Information........................................................................................... 21

3.3.2 Check Receive and Transmit Statistical Information................................................. 22

Chapter 4. Configuration for Windows Vista....................................................23

Chapter 5. WPS configuration ........................................................................... 26

5.1 PBC (Push Button Configuration) method........................................................................ 26

5.2 PIN method ...................................................................................................................... 28

5.2.1 Enter a PIN into your AP device................................................................................ 28

5.2.2 Enter the PIN from your AP device............................................................................ 29

Appendix A: Specifications...................................................................................31

Appendix B: Glossary............................................................................................ 32

SMCWUSB-N2 802.11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

Package Contents

The Wireless USB Adapter package contains:

¾1 EZ Connect™ N 802.11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter (SMCWUSB-N2)

¾1 USB extension cable

¾Warranty Information Card

¾Quick Installation Guide

¾1 EZ Installation and Documentation CD, including:

•SMCWUSB-N2 Wireless Utility and Drivers

•User Manual

)Note:

Please register this product and upgrade the product warranty at http://www.smc.com

Please inform your distributor if there are any incorrect, damaged, or missing parts. If possible,

retain the carton and the original package materials, in case there is a need to return the

product.

SMCWUSB-N2 802.11n Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter

Chapter 1.Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

Thank you for purchasing the EZ Connect™ N Draft 11n Wireless USB2.0 Adapter

(SMCWUSB-N2). Designed for both the home and office, this wireless USB2.0 adapter provides

the speed, coverage and security expected by today's wireless users. The SMCWUSB-N2 is

802.11n draft v2.0 compliant while maintaining full backwards compatibility with the Wireless-G

(802.11g) and Wireless-B (802.11b) standards. This next generation standard utilizes advanced

MIMO (Multiple-In, Multiple-Out) technology to deliver incredible speed and range. With wireless

speeds up to 300Mbps and extended coverage, there is enough bandwidth to simultaneously

stream video and audio, play online games, transfer large files, make VoIP calls and surf the

Internet. With security being a key consideration, SMCWUSB-N2 supports the latest WPA and

WPA2 wireless encryption standards, which prevent unauthorized access to wireless networks

and ensure data is secure. Wireless security can also be set up easily using Wi-Fi Protected

SetupTM (WPS) that enables push button or PIN configuration. The SMCWUSB-N2 includes an

easy installation wizard which guides you step-by-step through the process. Once installed the

WLAN utility allows you to scan for available wireless networks and manage multiple network

profiles so connecting becomes instantaneous.

1.2 Features

¾IEEE802.11n draft v2.0 compliant

¾Wireless speeds up to 300Mbps

¾Increased speeds & coverage - up to 5x the speed of 802.11g

¾Fully backwards compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks

¾Stream HD video, Listen to digital music, Play online games, Transfer large files, Make

VoIP calls & Surf the Internet simultaneously

¾WEP 64-/128-Bit, WPA & WPA2 wireless encryption

¾EZ Installation Wizard for easy installation

¾Supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista

¾WLAN management utility

¾Two internal antennas (two receivers and two transmitters)

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